Magnetic toys
MATTEL
ToysInjuries
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- UK
- Counterfeit
- No
- Sold online
- No
What is the danger
These toys pose a risk of injuries because they may release small, powerful magnets that can then be swallowed or aspirated by young children or placed by a child in their nose or ears. When more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation, infection or blockage, which can be fatal. Aspiration to the lungs requires immediate surgery. Magnets in nose or ears can cause swelling and be difficult to remove.
Measures taken
- Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the producer Voluntary measuresTaken by: Other
Product
- Description
- Plastic toys inside cardboard box<a href="http://eceuropaeu/consumers/images/rapex/2007-w33/2007-w33_6-1fpdf">all </a>
- Brand
- Model / type
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- 0849/07 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2007-33
- Published
- 23 August 2007
© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/-12552
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